The best advice if you find yourself in a terror attack: Do not play dead

[Renew Deal]

If you find yourself in a terror attack similar to the ones that hit Paris last week, do not play dead.

That’s part of the grim new guidance (pdf) being issued by the UK National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (Nactso). The document outlines what to do in “response to a fast-moving incident such as a firearms or weapons attack.”

The advice is based on some evidence from victims of the assault on the Bataclan music hall, the deadliest site of the Paris attacks where gunmen fired indiscriminately at the crowd. Some were able to escape after playing dead among pools of blood.

But Nactso says that “if you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you.” Instead, the document urges those who find themselves in such an attack to:

Escape if you can.
Consider the safest options.
Is there a safe route? RUN if not HIDE.
Can you get there without exposing yourself to greater danger?
Insist others leave with you.
Leave belongings behind.
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http://qz.com/554509/the-best-advice-if-you-find-yourself-in-a-terror-attack-do-not-play-dead

[snooper2]

1. where is, "if you are close enough try to take a motherfucker out" on that list?

[sharp_stick]

2. I think they're assuming

the scumbag has an assault rifle and he's at least a few feet away from you. Going after him would be you're last option. If you can't find a way out, try to get to him and don't hold back.

[enlightenment]

3. At the top of the

Hollywood version of the list.

This one is for those who don't have special forces training - or scriptwriters, stunt doubles, and green screens.

[snooper2]

4. Terrorist plane hijack attempt foiled

Let me know how many more examples you need me to find-

Published on Jul 13, 2012
6 Terrorist wielding weapons of aluminium pipes were stopped by passengers and crew.
The heroes were officially honoured and rewarded for their bravery for taking down the terrorist gang.

[enlightenment]

5. You be sure to let the

families of all the dead people killed in terrorist attacks that their loved one should have died trying to take the motherf**ker out, okay?

I suspect those families won't care for it much for your keyboard warrior attitude, but hey - give it a try. I doubt they're armed.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

9. It's "motherfucker", not "motherf**ker". There's no * in the alphabet. nt

[Logical]

6. Oh FFS, are you mr tough internet guy. LOL

[ChisolmTrailDem]

10. Are you? lol nt

[MowCowWhoHow III]

7. Gets a bit dicier what you factor in possible suicide belts

[bullwinkle428]

8. Top of the list, if it was written by Bennie the blade Carson!

"Hey, guys...they can't kill all of us!"

[Rex]

11. Rambo called, he wants his line back.

They don't put that on the list, because very few people pick that option.

[Nye Bevan]

12. I would think if a guy with an assault rifle is walking around, shooting anyone who moves,

playing dead could be an excellent idea. I've read many news stories where people survived by playing dead.

[rgbecker]

13. "Leave belongings behind"????

O No!

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

14. What about being attacked by a shark in the desert?

Which is just about as likely as finding yourself in a terror attack.